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Kagawa's disputed Moyes quote and more Man United international news

The international break is over and players will now return to their club sides ahead of the return to the domestic schedule.

talkSPORT rounds up how Manchester United's international stars got on overseas.

The Netherlands lost their 100% record in World Cup qualifying when they drew 2-2 with Estonia on Friday evening, but the Oranje returned to winning ways thanks to Robin van Persie, who was on hand again to find the net for Louis van Gaal's side, bagging a brace in a 2-0 away win against minnows Andorra. With Man United set to face Crystal Palace at the weekend, it will certainly give Red Devils boss David Moyes food for thought, as he aims to end his side's two-match scoring drought.

On the other side of the world, United outcast Shinji Kagawa proved his worth, as he inspired Japan to a 3-1 victory over Ghana, scoring one and creating another. Various sources have been reporting that he told assembled journalists, after the match, to “Please ask David Moyes why I'm not in the (Manchester United) side". This translation is now disputed, however, with claims that Kagawa actually said something more akin to "You would have to ask the manager", when asked why he wasn't in the United team.

From one Man United outcast to another, Javier Hernandez endured a torrid time as Mexico came unstuck against USA, losing 2-0 in Ohio to place their own World Cup hopes in doubt. It now seems likely that their only route of qualification for the 2014 tournament will be via a play-off.